Consultant Information System Security

Sita Soc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information security firm in Gauteng is looking for a Consultant Information System Security. You will be responsible for implementing security standards, conducting threat assessments, and managing security awareness programs. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, professional IT security management certification, and 6-7 years of experience in ICT infrastructure or application development, particularly in IT security. Strong expertise in security policies and risk management is crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• 3-year National Diploma / Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Professional IT security management certification required.
• 6 - 7 years of relevant ICT infrastructure experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security standards and procedures.
• Conduct regular threat and vulnerability assessments.
• Manage security awareness and training programmes.

Skills

Threat and risk management

Solution architecture design

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Information security management

Education

3-year National Diploma / Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Professional IT security management certification

Tools

CISSP

ITIL Foundation

COBIT Foundation

CISM

GIAC

CCNP

Job description

Overview

Job title: Consultant Information System Security

Job Location: Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline: December 03

Purpose of the job

To provide information security services including threat and risk management, solution architecture design, secure configuration, security operations management (e.g., quality, change, incident, problem management, capacity planning, etc.), incident response, vulnerability assessment and assurance management, governance, compliance, performance and service continuity management.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Design and implement security standards and procedures in systems and security policies and guidelines for all system security processes.
• Secure assets in the information system by defining and addressing possible and real security problems.
• Conduct, monitor and maintain threat and vulnerability assessments on a regular basis to minimize associated risk and improve the security capabilities within operational implementation, such as ICT infrastructure linked to SITA managed networks.
• Manage implementation of information security awareness and training programmes for employees and clients.
• Coordinate ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of information security controls and services aligned to the cyber security framework, policies, standards and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Required Qualification: 3-year National Diploma / Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or Network Management or a relevant discipline NQF level 6 qualification.
• Certification: Professional IT security management certification (e.g., CISSP, ITIL Foundation, COBIT Foundation or CISM, GIAC, CCNP, ISACA CRISC, CCSP). Advanced certifications such as SANS GIAC / GCIA / GCIH, CISSP or CASP and/or SIEM specific training and certification will be an advantage.
• Experience: 6 - 7 years ICT infrastructure or application development experience including IT Security working experience.
• Deadline: 28th November